During the summer, some continents become much warmer than the oceans that surround them. because of this, we can expect a) hot, dry winds blowing inland, making the continents much warmer. b) winds heavy with moisture to blow from the oceans across the continents. c) warm currents flowing along the continents, melting ice and unfreezing docks. d) cold ocean currents flowing along the continents, form breeding grounds for fish.

Stephen is a student who wants to test his knowledge of medical terminology. which option could he use?

Northern switzerland has a fairly cold climate caused by sea winds from the atlantic ocean but souther switzerland tends to be much warmer and sunnier, what could cause this difference?

Ms. w, a 21-year-old woman, came into a clinic after suffering a deep laceration on her foot while walking barefoot around her yard. the wound was cleaned, sutured, and bandaged, and she was released to return home after receiving tetanus antitoxoid. within 72 hours, the wound area was red and swollen, the suture line was dark in color, and it was accompanied by severe throbbing pain. ms. w had a high fever, her heart felt like it was racing, and she was finding it hard to concentraten even on simple tasks. she returned to the clinic and was immediately taken to the hospital. following lab tests, a diagnosis of acute necrotizing fasciitis was made. discussion questions 1. explain why ms. w. received a tetanus antitoxoid before leaving the hospital. (see chapters 3 and 4, infection and passive immunity.) 2. explain how acute necrotizing fasciitis developed in this case and the pathophysiology involved. (see acute necrotizing fasciitis.) 3. what is the potential outcome for ms. w if antibiotic drugs do not reduce the infection quickly?